The purpose of this thesis is to determine the feasibility of lengthening the current DDG-51 ARLEIGH BURKE class destroyers and the resulting effects on the hydrostatics and hydrodynamics. A modified repeat of a current, proven ship design would offer a more cost-effective solution for the acquisition of ships to reach the U.S. Navy goal of a 313-ship fleet in the 30- year shipbuilding plan. An analysis is performed to determine a proposed length that would be added to the ship at the parallel midbody. The current DDG-51 hullform is compared to this lengthened version, analyzing the key hydrostatic and hydrodynamic characteristics. The result is a ship that would be able to offer increased mission capability with increased weight and electrical power margins. This modified repeat would also offer potential cost savings, as compared to designing a completely new surface combatant.


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    Title :

    Hydrostatic and Hydrodynamic Analysis of a Lengthened DDG-51 Destroyer Modified Repeat


    Contributors:
    J. Hlavin (author)

    Publication date :

    2010


    Size :

    133 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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